How to Protect Your Car From Vancouver Rain Damage

The most noticeable thing about a vehicle is how good it looks on the outside. Keeping a vehicle’s paint bright and shiny isn’t just about appearances. Protecting the exterior of your vehicle is a good way to maintain its overall value and lifespan. Living in the Vancouver area causes a number of challenges to maintaining a vehicle’s shine. One challenge that can often be overlooked is rain damage. Vancouver gets a lot of rain, and while water is not inherently bad for your vehicle, the particles in the water can be. Car painting can be expensive and tiresome, so below are some tips on how to protect your car’s shine from rain damage in the Vancouver area.

Wash it Regularly

After a rainfall, you should be able to see the watermarks that are left on your vehicle. These marks are the impurities in the water, such as dirt, minerals and airborne pollutants. Your vehicle should have a “two-stage” car painting system, meaning it will have a base layer of paint and a second layer of clear coat on top. The clear coat can become contaminated by these watermarks and will begin to scratch if these are allowed to buildup. It is best to wash your car after a heavy rainfall or multiple times a month during rainy season. This way the impurities won’t have a chance to buildup and do damage.

Protect it With Wax

While keeping it clean is a good start, using an automotive wax adds another layer of protection from rain damage. Many of these wax products can provide you with up to a week of clear coat protection. Choosing a wax can be difficult, and while liquid waxes add protection, a premium paste wax will provide you with the best means to keeping your vehicle’s shine during Vancouver rainfalls.

Protect it with Sealant

If you want to take your vehicle’s protection to the next level in its fight against rain damage, it is recommended you get a coat of sealant. This type of clear coat car painting adds an extra layer and will be the best protection against any rain damage, and can be done at Spotlite Collision.

You don’t need to be an expert on car painting to protect your vehicle from rain damage. With these tips you should make it through Vancouver rains with a great shine! For any further questions or concerns about rain damage, be sure to visit us in-store, or contact our Vancouver Auto Body Shop directly today!

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17:01 01 Aug 17

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03:51 26 Nov 15

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Nic Harrison

15:26 12 Jun 13

Mike and his team are fantastic. I have been taking my vehicles there for many years - each time I come in I am treated fantastically. The work is amazing and it is no wonder why so many dealers contract out to them. I hope I never have to bring another car in for work - but if and when my choice is always Spotlite!

San F

02:27 31 May 13

I've brought my cars to Spotlite Collision in Vancouver for the last 13 years and have had great service every time! They are a hard working family owned and operated business that takes care of their clients. I recommend them for any body repair work, or vehicle painting, even window replacements for any car or truck.

Karen Barnaby

01:40 22 Sep 18

Had a great experience with Spotlite, they went over and above. Rommel's service was caring and the paint job was excellent. It was so nice to get into the car and discover that the inside had been cleaned. I will definitely go back and will recommend to anyone needing this kind of service.

Donny Centanni

04:53 06 Dec 18

Iv been using spotlight for over 22 years. On every occasion they do a stunning repair job great courtesy cars and nice staff. The recently just fixed our Mercedes work van and did a stunning job. It was brand new and they matched and fixed the bumper without even noticing any colour change. Keep up the great work.

Mike Lakovic

21:29 07 Dec 18

Our Team @ Spotlite take pride and care on each job we turn out. Great job to all the hard working team here at Spotlite collisions. Keep up the great work

These guys are top notch and went above and beyond my expectations to help make my vehicle look better!

Juliana Stifelmann

23:34 22 Apr 19

Incredible customer service and they did a wonderful job with my car. I wish I could give them more than 5 stars

Jai Field

00:09 03 May 19

Came in for a simple side mirror repair after a hit and run. Every single person I talked to (4 or 5 employees) were kind, courteous, and had me, the client’s, best interest in mind. I hope my car stays pristine, but if anything happens I’ll be going back to Spotlite without a second thought.